In part one I gave a basic overview of autophagy and if you missed that blog you can read it here. Before I jump into part two, let me provide a quick recap of part one. We learned that autophagy …
Category: Hormesis

Four ways to hack your genes and extend your healthspan
Most of us want to live a long life – but not at the cost of living poorly. When I’m ‘old’, I want to to be independent, active and fit. I’d also take a sharp mind and a body free …
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NAD+ is your most important longevity molecule. Boost it with fasting and exercise
It’s a bold title, I know. However, NAD+ is arguably the most important longevity molecule because it’s required for so many longevity pathways. Its an enabler. What is it? It stands for Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide. It’s an enzymatic co-factor enabling …
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Grow the most powerful superfood; broccoli sprouts
Broccoli sprouts may be one of the most powerful superfoods on the planet. Why? Because when eaten, they produce a compound called sulforaphane, which is especially powerful in terms of its anticancer properties. As such, a lot of scientific research …
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Pound for pound, your mitochondria make more energy than the sun
Who would have thought that mitochondria were so powerful? I know I keep banging on about mitochondria but I just freaking love them. They really are a cornerstone of health. What are they? They are tiny little organelles that live …
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Fasting will clear out cellular damage through autophagy
In this post I’m going to talk about my favourite biohack (even over FOXO3 activation!) – autophagy. As we go through life, our cells and their content get damaged which can eventually lead to health problems. Autophagy is our way …
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3 Supplements that Trigger Autophagy
If you have found this blog, I’m going to assume that you already know what autophagy is. However, as a quick high level summary, let’s just say autophagy is where we see damaged and aged components of our cells literally …

Can red wine extend lifespan? The power of resveratrol and sirtuins
You may have heard a lot of hype around red wine actually being healthy. A key reason for this is that it contains a molecule called resveratrol, which has been shown to activate a family of longevity genes called sirtuins. …
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How to reduce anxiety and depression with saunas, norepinephrine and beta endorphin
Disclaimer: This blog is not medical advice. It is for information and entertainment purposes only. In this blog I’m going explain how we may be able to reduce anxiety and depression with sauna use. Now, I’ve actually been using a …
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How To Stay Young With Saunas and Heat Shock Proteins (HSPs)
In this blog, I’m going to explain how we can stay young with sauna use. Unfortunately, as we get older, we get more susceptible to disease. Disease is the number 1 cause of death, so if we want to stay …
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